Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Canada has a primary care crisis, with fewer family physicians providing care to meet population needs. We used GIS geospatial mapping techniques to visualize attachment rates and distribution of family physicians across ‘natural’ neighbourhoods as defined by the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Results: 15.6%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective To explore and compare the perspectives of people living with dementia and their family caregivers regarding ACP. Transcribed interview recordings were analyzed with a qualitative thematic approach using Atlas.ti (2024) software. Study Design and Analysis Cross-sectional study with semi-structured individual interviews.

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Family Integrative Medicine

JULY 19, 2024

Family Integrative Medicine continues to shine as a leader not only in healthcare but also in the community. Recently, the team participated in Best Fest 2024, a premier event hosted by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce in Winter Garden, Florida.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Data collection took place between June of 2023 and May of 2024. Family Medicine was the most common specialty among alumni respondents (29.9%). selected primary care specialties including family medicine, pediatrics, and internal medicine. Descriptive statistics were calculated using R version 4.2.2. Of all respondents, 50.6%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: 1) Measure the uptake of publicly-funded vaccines against respiratory infections; 2) Understand the hesitancy towards these vaccines in a population of adults followed in Family Medicine Groups (FMGs). Results: 166 participants were recruited from 6 sites as of April 16 2024, with a median age of 56 (IQR 39-70) years, 31.9%

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 25, 2025

So, here is a “standard”… What do the current ESC guidelines from 2024 recommend? A randomized study published in October 2024 tested three different arm positions with 133 participants (average age 57). The 2024 ESC guidelines consider wrist measurements (in the office) as a possible alternative.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Last year, our Family Medicine Residency Program restructured the Journal Club to incorporate a more resident-driven approach. Setting The project was conducted within a family medicine residency program in the Southwestern United States over the academic year 2023-2024.

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Canadian Family Physician

MAY 14, 2025

Objective To identify and summarize the most impactful medical articles published in 2024 relevant to primary care. Conclusion Several clinical trials and meta-analyses published in 2024 were relevant to primary care, particularly in the areas of insomnia, cardiology, and musculoskeletal disorders.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

31, 2024, 988 was contacted 16,333,707 times nationally, with 11.0 The post 988 Contacted More Than 16 Million Times From Its Launch to December 2024 first appeared on Physician's Weekly. Monthly, state-level data on 988 contact volumes across all modalities were obtained for the 30 months after the launch of 988. Of all contacts, 70.1,

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 11, 2024

For the past few years, MAFP has provided financial support for this opportunity hoping to encourage young adults in communities under-represented in medicine to become physicians (and hopefully family physicians!).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. Study Design and Analysis: Family medicine residency programs applied to participate in the Project ECHO series. Intervention: 4 series: Fall 2022; Spring 2023; Fall 2023; Spring 2024. Population studied: Residents.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In October 2023, the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) and the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) announced their strategic plan for family medicine research. One emphasis of the plan is to develop and normalize the team science approach in family medicine research.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Between January 2024 and March 2024, the pilot sites generated 861 Compass Rose episodes. Outcome Measures: We assessed patterns of social risk factors across our patient population as well as the extent to which patients wanted assistance from the clinic. Of those patients with an episode (i.e.,

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Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Margaret Greenough is a Family Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Greenough enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The difficulty to obtain data without compromising the victims persists in 2024. Its publication definitely be an excellent addition to current and ongoing 2024 research. This scoping review gives a great insight and retrospective on the leading triggers of IPV during a pandemic context.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 9, 2024

In March 2024, FDA therefore approved semaglutide for secondary CVD prevention in overweight or obese adults. 5 In March 2024, Novo Nordisk announced that 24% less CKD-related events occurred in the intervention group. Der Beitrag Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs erschien zuerst auf Family Medicine Initiative.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results From November 2019 to June 2024, 636 clinicians attended ECHO Concussion sessions. The qualitative descriptive approach was used to inductively code FGD transcripts. The study team discussed and reconciled discrepancies in qualitative codes until consensus was reached. 11 (9%) participated in FGDs.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patients will complete all visits by August 2024 and completed patient data, including satisfaction data, will be presented. Two practices were FQHCs. 145 patients were referred and 73 patients enrolled in the study (~50% enrollment rate). 61 patients completed a virtual CGM initiation visit and 50 completed at least one interpretation visit.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: 12 monthly online OUD sessions held from April 2023 to March 2024. Setting: 20 PC practices located in various regions across the US. Population studied: PC teams (clinical and non-clinical roles).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Redcap survey responses were collected from 16 clients between 2021-2024, with 81 total goals analyzed. Dataset: Clients from UGM Women’s and Men’s shelters in Dallas, Texas were included. Data was collected from completed survey responses.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Cohort one of eight participants completed CLIP-ON in April 2024. Outcome Measures: Participant characteristics (ie. gender, age, race, education, etc.), physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental health information collected with well-being and lifestyle medicine tools, and anthropometric and cardiometabolic variables.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

This position statement from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) outlines our organizational commitment to Measurement-Based Care (MBC) as a foundational element of integrated healthcare. Families, Systems, & Health, 39(2), 259–268. Lengerich, A. DeSantis, B., Comeau, C. V., & Johnson-Esparza, Y. Douglas, S.,

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An environmental scan was conducted between September 2023 and January 2024 using a literature review and semi-structured interviews. Objective: To model the involvement of the different sectors and services mobilized in the follow-up of PLO in a region of Quebec. Study design: Qualitative study.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Borrowing Dr. Una’s phrase) - "I can serve patients in a way that aligns with my core values." - "I will find a way to enjoy life and thrive in my career." - "My family, patients, and staff deserve this." - "I deserve this." - "I refuse to give up." Original March 2023, updated December 2024 Set up a time to chat.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: We evaluated seven IPCT meetings from December 2022 to January 2024 with 80 project representatives invited to attend across 29 project categories. Dataset: We analyzed the following data: meetings attendance; characteristics of project representatives; and meeting transcripts.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In response to a call initiated by CIHR in 2023, inviting patient, public, and community participation, the Patient Council of the Canadian Primary Care Research Network (CPCRN) responded with a Report on March 25, 2024.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota. An excerpt follows: 2024-04. Family physicians can refer patients to systems that are already in place such as Allina Health’s Care Meals Program or M Health Fairview’s Fair Table.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Electronic health record data from 11 community-based clinics within a safety-net system in the Midwest from 07/01/2021-3/31/2024. Design and Analysis: Observational study. Population Studied: 119,926 adult patients with one or more primary care visits during the 30-month study period.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Hospitals write discharge summaries to family medicine providers. Family medicine is uniquely placed to help, but lacks structures, tools and funding to do so. Objective The GP-MATE study has built a new intervention for family medicine and patients/carers through co-design.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding where Ontario’s family physicians practice and how many can provide language-concordant care to official language minority communities can inform future research and policy development. Outcomes Measured: Prevalence and distribution of community-based family physicians in Ontario (all, and French-speaking).

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NPR Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

2024 advisory. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. That leaves parents with less time for themselves, their partners and leisure activities.'/> Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. Here's what you can do about it.

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Family Integrative Medicine

AUGUST 7, 2024

At Family Integrative Medicine, our commitment to personalized, patient-centered care is enhanced by the expertise and compassion of our dynamic team, including our exceptional female healthcare providers.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To examine the association between community-based training and subsequent care of population in the community with high social needs among family physicians Study Design and Analysis: A retrospective cohort study. The 2024 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Masterfile was used to identify current practice location.

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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We wish to thank everyone who provided feedback on our 2024 STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement. We carefully review all feedback to make adjustments and changes for future conferences.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: The instrument will be used with about 75 2nd graders in the 2024-25 school year. Inter-rater reliability was assessed based on a Spearman correlation coefficient using R (R Core Team (2023)). Dataset: Dataset included scores of 50 meal plates from 2 independent graders.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine. Population Studied: Licensed, actively practicing Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians and Non-physician practitioners in Kentucky.

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